PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A state lawmaker who helped lead the 2022 election fight against legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota now wants to prohibit the state Department of Health from issuing medical-marijuana patient cards to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. “To protect children,” Representative Fred Deutsch, a Florence Republican, said, when asked by… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in 2022, the Brown County Fair Board established the Brown County Fair Foundation.  Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton talks about the role of the Foundation. Sutton talks about the first major project associated with the foundation which is establishing the new Brown County Fair Kid Zone Playground. Another project Sutton talked about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the freshman members of the South Dakota House is a veteran of many years in state government. District 13 Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls was the Chief of Staff for both Governor Dennis Daugaard and Governor Kristi Noem. He say it is interesting to change places in Pierre. Venhuizen will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators were officially sworn in on Saturday ahead of the start of this year’s session. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville says it was impressive. Auch says there was some discussion of issues over the weekend. Auch will be a member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. She says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have to decide on a number of big ticket spending issues this year. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says they have to make progress on a new prison. Bolin says the cost will fall on the taxpayers. Bolin was part of a summer study committee that looked at regional… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved a resolution opposing the adoption of the proposed new social studies standards currently being considered by the state Board of Education. Superintendent Wayne Kindle told the board they surveyed their staff that teach socials studies. Kindle says they also surveyed parents on the standards. Kindle says they also… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The long path to manganese-free water in Pierre has come to an end. Mayor Steve Harding says Pierre residents and water customer will not need to make any changes to accommodate the new water.  The plant came on line in December and moving the treated Missouri River water through  the city’s distribution system… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Democratic leaders issued the following statements in response to Governor Noem’s 2023 State of the State Address: SDDP Chair Randy Seiler: “Even though Governor Noem was just re-elected to serve the people of South Dakota, it seems she already has her eye on the next job, and her State of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem delivered in first State of the State address since being reelected by the voters of South Dakota last November. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden looked back on Governor Noem’s first term. Governor Noem’s address focused on three main topics.  The first topic dealt with the South Dakota economy. Noem… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Last week was at times contentious inside the U.S. House as Representatives were trying to elect the next Speaker of the House. Congressman Johnson talks about how in the end it led to Representive Kevin McCarthy of California to become the next Speaker of the House for the next two years. Johnson talks… Read more »